Bookstall is on today July 30th

  Well, another fine day is in the offing with only a hint of the odd shower. Lots of new books on the stall this week so something for everyone. Come on down to the market, there's bound to be something of interest.

   As an incentive, the first person to answer the following question will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

           "What is the name of the active volcano located in the Bay of Plenty off the coast of the North Island of New Zealand?"

   As an aside, it is always 'the North Island', 'the South Island' and Stewart Island. 'North Island' and 'South Island' only exist on topographical maps. It's therefore not acceptable to say 'New Zealand's North Island', it has to be 'the North Island of New Zealand'. Take note BBC! You've no idea how annoying it is to see the Beeb get it wrong on its damn strapline on the rare occasion we get a mention on the news. And don't get me started on having to click on 'Australia' on the BBC website. There's enough room to put 'Australasia' so why antagonise us? It's an affront.

   Where was I? Oh yeah, easy question this week, just bring up a map or use google. I used to be able to stand on the beach and see the smoke over the horizon. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 23rd

   Well, summer seems to have arrived so get out of the house and come down to the market for more cheap art books and catalogues. Loads of new ones to the stall this week. As an incentive the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

     What is the name of the 3-part BBC2 programme on New Zealand wildlife that started this week?

   You can watch the first episode on the iPlayer. I haven't seen it yet, it might take me a couple of weeks to steel myself so I don't get depressed. You may even take a trip to New Zealand House after seeing Godzone! Come to the market, you wont be disappointed. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 16th

   It looks like being a decent day, so hopefully you'll all come down to the market for more cheap art books. As an incentive, the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                    Mount Cook is the highest mountain in which country?

   Come on, free books! See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 9th

   There might be a little shower early on but that's no reason not to come down to the market for some cheap art books. Yet more stall-fresh books to discover artists you don't know you like yet. As an incentive, the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice for free:

       This week, Iceland lost 2-5 to France in the footé. This is no disgrace. Which country also lost by the same scoreline to Scotland in the 1982 World Cup?

   Easy peasy. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 2nd

   When are we going to get a decent day? Showers forecast in the afternoon so get to the market early. I'm going to have a bit of a sale today so there are bargains galore. As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his her choice for free:

         The demigod Richie McCaw captained which country to victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

   Honestly, I'm just giving them away. Too easy. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.